House-passed measure includes $6.3 billion for Afghan refugee resettlement, path to green cards
September 25, 2021 at 18:35 PM EDT
The Democratic-controlled House this week passed a continuing resolution that included language requested by the White House that would fund the resettlement effort of tens of thousands of Afghans to the tune of $6.3 billion, while also giving a timetable for them to be eligible for green cards.